Patunayan (en. Prove)
/pa-tu-na-yan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To provide evidence or proof to support a statement or argument.
He needs to prove what he is saying in front of the court.
Kailangan niyang patunayan ang kanyang sinasabi sa harap ng hukuman.
To declare the truth or fact of something.
He must prove that they talked last week.
Dapat niyang patunayan na sila ay magkausap noong nakaraang linggo.
To demonstrate knowledge or skill in a particular field.
Prove that you have talent in your art.
Patunayan mo na ikaw ay may kakayahan sa iyong sining.
Etymology
Nagmumula sa salitang 'tunay' na nangangahulugang totoo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prove it
demand for substance or evidence for a claim.
patunayan mo
Related Words
evidence
Documents or evidence that support a statement.
katibayan
true
Means authentic; not fake.
tunay
Slang Meanings
show that it's true
Prove that you can do that!
Patunayan mo na kaya mo 'yan!
you need to back up what you say
You really need to prove what you're saying, not just talk!
Kailangan mo talagang patunayan ang sinasabi mo, hindi lang puro usap!
to show proof
Now, prove that you won the fight!
Ngayon, patunayan mo na panalo ka sa laban!